(I pause to greet my father a blessed birthday in heaven).
Dear Papa,
We still remember it’s your birthday and will always will. You are always in our thoughts and consciousness. We constantly reminisce your presence in our lives, your hard work and dedication to your family. We don’t have photos of you going about your work but your images are vividly etched in our memories. We appreciate everything that you did for us. The yearly Tan family reunion is actually a tribute to you and mama. We want to honor you both and celebrate what we have become because of you.
Our family crest bears the words Sipag, Tapat, Tiaga which best represented you. Traits that guided us in our own lives.
We love you and happy birthday.
